Lynne Newman - Guided Imagery and Meditation Blog | Health JourneysLynne Newmanhttp://blog.healthjourneys.com/author/lynne-newman/feed/atom.html2018-03-19T10:47:51-04:00Joomla! - Open Source Content ManagementLynne Newman Shares a Triumphant Page from Her Journal2014-09-10T00:00:00-04:002014-09-10T00:00:00-04:00http://blog.healthjourneys.com/health-journeys-contributors/triumphant-weight-loss-journal.htmlLynne Newmanraynbow@frontiernet.net<div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="http://blog.healthjourneys.com/media/k2/items/cache/a39805ae4209f5a106f2620073bf1be8_S.jpg" alt="Lynne Newman Shares a Triumphant Page from Her Journal" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>As Summer draws to a close, I hear people speak of clothing they need to buy for Autumn and Winter and how discouraged they are because they have been "out of control" with regard to what they've been eating and lack of exercise. For the first time in my life, I feel different about the need for new clothes, and I wanted to share my experience with those who feel discouraged. I have been obese all my life. I began putting on weight for protection, and using food to medicate when I was being abused severely as a child. I am going to be 66 in November, so that's a long time to have been more than 100 pounds overweight.</p>
<p>In my 40's I began therapy and started excavating the pain I'd carried within for so long. I also tried lots of "diets," none if which worked for any length of time.</p>
<p>This past year, something shifted inside me and a new urge came over me...the urge to unveil...to be free...to be fully me. My soul was ready! One year ago this week, I took charge of this part of my life, not to diet, but to take better care of this physical vessel which houses my soul. I share the following which I hope will inspire others to heal and nurture your psyches and your souls. When we do this, it feels natural to also want to heal the body...the physical temple which we present to the world. <br />May you love yourselves abundantly, mind, body and spirit.</p>
<p>Love and blessings to all.<br /><strong><a href="http://www.rainbowdancerscloud.com/SpiritHeart/about.html" target="_blank" title="Lynne Newman - RainbowDancersCloud">Lynne Newman</a></strong></p>
<p>Journal Day #365 <br />August 26, 2014</p>
<p>This week marks one year since I gave up Coca Cola, and in a few days it will be one year since I embarked on this journey of self-care and change. I have travelled some interesting paths since that fateful day when a decision was made within me to face, heal my body, and unbury myself from weight which I’ve carried for most of my life. I also needed to face the fact that I’ve used food as a drug for as long as I can remember.</p>
<p>It has been a journey of countless shifts within me. At times I felt strong, positive, motivated and vibrant. At other times, I’ve felt frightened, anxious, angry and in despair, much as I’ve felt in the past when I attempted to make these changes. Sometimes I feel strong, and other times I feel fragile inside. My determination this time is different, though. For some deep reason, even when I detour from my newer habits, I am able to get my focus back, and for this I’m grateful. This time I also know the feelings of love, compassion, deep joy and glimmers of true freedom.</p>
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<p>Deep within my spirit, if I am honest with myself, I still use food to medicate. I’ve found this to be especially so since my son and his family spoke of their plans to move farther away, and since I’ve joined a group where feelings are stirred personally and empathically. On a number of occasions I’ve used foods that I have eliminated because they make me feel good, and a number of times I’ve realized that this is a false sense of feeling good, because I’ve medicated and not addressed my feelings!</p>
<p>When I am in fear about finances I want to medicate! When I feel invisible, I want to medicate! When I am in a rage, I want to medicate! When I feel feelings of abandonment, I want to medicate! I am learning to honor my feelings, to listen to them, to express them, and to be real with myself. This journey of 365 days has brought me to this place of keen awareness, and I do not always act upon my “want.” When I do, I try to be compassionate with myself and this makes a difference.</p>
<p>I struggled with this, as I wanted to come to this milestone week, fully healed! I wanted to be free of the old cravings and the old desire to medicate! My expectations, which did not totally transpire, caused me to be disappointed in myself temporarily, until I realized what I had accomplished and the deep changes that have happened within me. I love myself now, and I can honestly look within, catching myself when I start to judge. I find a place of compassion for myself, and from this compassion healing happens. I am learning how to comfort myself and how to feel comfortable within myself. I am a work in progress.</p>
<p>I’ve lost 89 pounds, and I commit to losing the last 30 pounds. I commit to bringing more exercise into my life, and to do these without judgment or criticism. I choose to focus on the successes of this last, very profound year, and today, I recommit myself to deepening the process of healing, clearing, accepting, challenging myself to grow, with love, respect and gratitude for the journey, which has brought me closer and closer to who I really am. I step through the gateway to what comes next, with anticipation and a sense of awe...and then I fly!</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.rainbowdancerscloud.com/SpiritHeart/one_voice_one_heart.html" target="_blank"><strong><strong><em><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">We are One Voice</span></em></strong></strong></a></p></div><div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="http://blog.healthjourneys.com/media/k2/items/cache/a39805ae4209f5a106f2620073bf1be8_S.jpg" alt="Lynne Newman Shares a Triumphant Page from Her Journal" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>As Summer draws to a close, I hear people speak of clothing they need to buy for Autumn and Winter and how discouraged they are because they have been "out of control" with regard to what they've been eating and lack of exercise. For the first time in my life, I feel different about the need for new clothes, and I wanted to share my experience with those who feel discouraged. I have been obese all my life. I began putting on weight for protection, and using food to medicate when I was being abused severely as a child. I am going to be 66 in November, so that's a long time to have been more than 100 pounds overweight.</p>
<p>In my 40's I began therapy and started excavating the pain I'd carried within for so long. I also tried lots of "diets," none if which worked for any length of time.</p>
<p>This past year, something shifted inside me and a new urge came over me...the urge to unveil...to be free...to be fully me. My soul was ready! One year ago this week, I took charge of this part of my life, not to diet, but to take better care of this physical vessel which houses my soul. I share the following which I hope will inspire others to heal and nurture your psyches and your souls. When we do this, it feels natural to also want to heal the body...the physical temple which we present to the world. <br />May you love yourselves abundantly, mind, body and spirit.</p>
<p>Love and blessings to all.<br /><strong><a href="http://www.rainbowdancerscloud.com/SpiritHeart/about.html" target="_blank" title="Lynne Newman - RainbowDancersCloud">Lynne Newman</a></strong></p>
<p>Journal Day #365 <br />August 26, 2014</p>
<p>This week marks one year since I gave up Coca Cola, and in a few days it will be one year since I embarked on this journey of self-care and change. I have travelled some interesting paths since that fateful day when a decision was made within me to face, heal my body, and unbury myself from weight which I’ve carried for most of my life. I also needed to face the fact that I’ve used food as a drug for as long as I can remember.</p>
<p>It has been a journey of countless shifts within me. At times I felt strong, positive, motivated and vibrant. At other times, I’ve felt frightened, anxious, angry and in despair, much as I’ve felt in the past when I attempted to make these changes. Sometimes I feel strong, and other times I feel fragile inside. My determination this time is different, though. For some deep reason, even when I detour from my newer habits, I am able to get my focus back, and for this I’m grateful. This time I also know the feelings of love, compassion, deep joy and glimmers of true freedom.</p>
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<p>Deep within my spirit, if I am honest with myself, I still use food to medicate. I’ve found this to be especially so since my son and his family spoke of their plans to move farther away, and since I’ve joined a group where feelings are stirred personally and empathically. On a number of occasions I’ve used foods that I have eliminated because they make me feel good, and a number of times I’ve realized that this is a false sense of feeling good, because I’ve medicated and not addressed my feelings!</p>
<p>When I am in fear about finances I want to medicate! When I feel invisible, I want to medicate! When I am in a rage, I want to medicate! When I feel feelings of abandonment, I want to medicate! I am learning to honor my feelings, to listen to them, to express them, and to be real with myself. This journey of 365 days has brought me to this place of keen awareness, and I do not always act upon my “want.” When I do, I try to be compassionate with myself and this makes a difference.</p>
<p>I struggled with this, as I wanted to come to this milestone week, fully healed! I wanted to be free of the old cravings and the old desire to medicate! My expectations, which did not totally transpire, caused me to be disappointed in myself temporarily, until I realized what I had accomplished and the deep changes that have happened within me. I love myself now, and I can honestly look within, catching myself when I start to judge. I find a place of compassion for myself, and from this compassion healing happens. I am learning how to comfort myself and how to feel comfortable within myself. I am a work in progress.</p>
<p>I’ve lost 89 pounds, and I commit to losing the last 30 pounds. I commit to bringing more exercise into my life, and to do these without judgment or criticism. I choose to focus on the successes of this last, very profound year, and today, I recommit myself to deepening the process of healing, clearing, accepting, challenging myself to grow, with love, respect and gratitude for the journey, which has brought me closer and closer to who I really am. I step through the gateway to what comes next, with anticipation and a sense of awe...and then I fly!</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.rainbowdancerscloud.com/SpiritHeart/one_voice_one_heart.html" target="_blank"><strong><strong><em><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">We are One Voice</span></em></strong></strong></a></p></div>Holiday Thoughts and Contemplation2013-12-09T11:20:53-05:002013-12-09T11:20:53-05:00http://blog.healthjourneys.com/guided-imagery/holiday-thoughts-and-contemplation.htmlLynne Newmanraynbow@frontiernet.net<div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="http://blog.healthjourneys.com/media/k2/items/cache/e7c0584255fa6f2981e510285a9e9e4f_S.jpg" alt="Holiday Thoughts and Contemplation" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>Autumn is nearly over, and the holidays are approaching once more. Holidays evoke different feelings for everyone. I was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 25th, and it’s always been a special day for me. When I was young, I found myself disappointed in how all holiday celebrations flowed. We did not have a warm and fuzzy family. I found my pleasure in a day off from school, in the scents of holiday food cooking, in understanding that a kind word, a hug from my grandpa, time playing outside in the chilly air, was all I needed in order to feel grateful. I discovered that these were more precious than anything that came in a gift box. I learned to be grateful for the earth, the sky, the waters and the wind. I found my gratitude in the feelings of freedom and joy that I felt when outdoors…when the formality of the family holiday dinners and the intensity of the family dynamics ended, and my siblings and I could go outdoors.</p>
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<p>Once Thanksgiving was over, and we entered the “holiday season,” my spirits plummeted. I have always wished that I could go to sleep the day after Thanksgiving and awaken the day after New Year’s! My heart could never reconcile with what’s become of the holidays. The meaning of the holiday somehow got submerged in the frenetic shopping ritual. It saddened me to see people spending more money than they had, creating stress for the entire year afterwards; children having far more than they needed, while others had nothing. I cherish the giving spirit, and how some people attend to others, giving time, money and gifts for those who are less fortunate.<br /> <br />Holidays can be a hard time for those who have suffered loss, are ill, feel alone, have difficult family situations, feel disconnected, or are in financial distress. Holidays can evoke feelings of sadness, isolation and pain in these and other difficult situations. Is there anything you can do to share with someone you know who may be suffering?<br /><br />How do you spend your holidays? Do you exhaust yourself focusing on the shopping and the angst of figuring out what to buy? Do you spend more than you intended, and find yourself overwhelmed with post-holiday debt? Do you find yourself wishing the holidays were over? Do you feel connected, or do you feel lonely during the holiday season? Do you do things with love and good spirit, or do you groan and complain and feel miserable as you become overly busy and pressured?<br /><br />How do you nurture yourself during the holidays? Do you take time for yourself to relax, to center, to regroup in between the tasks you feel you must accomplish? Are you able to find joy in a few moments of solitude, a warm bath or shower, time to read, listen to music, meditate, or simply sit and look out the window for a little while? Do you have patience with yourself and others, or do you get caught up in the frenetic energy in malls and other public places, without stopping to catch your breath? What is your holiday mode of operation? <br /><br />If you are searching for ways to relax, Health Journeys has many guided imagery offerings for healing, for balance, for mindfulness, for spiritual growth and relaxation. I’ve created five journeys: <strong><a href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/product_detail.aspx?id=243" target="_blank" title="Song of the Soul ">Song of the Soul</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=281" target="_blank" title="Healing Circle">Healing Circle</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=279" title="Gifts of Presence">Gifts of Presence</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=280" target="_blank" title="Dancing in the Light">Dancing in the Light</a></strong>, and <strong><a href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=514" target="_blank" title="Divine Alchemy">Divine Alchemy</a></strong>, which assist you in connecting with your deepest self for healing and inner freedom. Each journey was inspired, and has been designed and offered with love. Each one is a wonderful gift which can help others, as well. <br /><br />This year, there is a different energy. I hear people speaking thoughtfully about alternatives for the holidays…simpler, more down to earth celebrations, and conversations about generosity in the community and how to share joy with others. I see people recognizing that there is a world outside of themselves, and hear their desire to share gifts, from offerings of food, baked goods, and support, giving a neighbor rides to the store, or for medical appointments, or simply to get a housebound senior out for a ride in the Autumn leaves. This fills my heart with hope and joy for the holidays. The barriers are dissolving; the walls are coming down. The sense of Oneness is taking hold, and it is beautiful to behold. This is one of the precious gifts of the holiday season. <br /><br />The song, Imagine, by John Lennon, resonates in my heart. During this holiday season, I contemplate these verses, and offer them as possibilities for focusing on relationships, communication, freedom from all the possessions that sometimes weigh us down, and above all, the peace that is everlasting, which is the most precious gift of all.<br /> <br />“Imagine no possessions<br />I wonder if you can<br />No need for greed or hunger<br />A brotherhood of man<br />Imagine all the people<br />Sharing all the world<br /><br />You may say I'm a dreamer<br />But I'm not the only one<br />I hope someday you'll join us<br />And the world will live as one.”<br />John Lennon<br /><br />May your holidays be filled with all that is important to you. <br />Love and gratitude,<br /><br />Lynne Newman, M.P.S., Reiki Master Teacher<br />Spiritual Counselor/Healer</p></div><div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="http://blog.healthjourneys.com/media/k2/items/cache/e7c0584255fa6f2981e510285a9e9e4f_S.jpg" alt="Holiday Thoughts and Contemplation" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>Autumn is nearly over, and the holidays are approaching once more. Holidays evoke different feelings for everyone. I was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 25th, and it’s always been a special day for me. When I was young, I found myself disappointed in how all holiday celebrations flowed. We did not have a warm and fuzzy family. I found my pleasure in a day off from school, in the scents of holiday food cooking, in understanding that a kind word, a hug from my grandpa, time playing outside in the chilly air, was all I needed in order to feel grateful. I discovered that these were more precious than anything that came in a gift box. I learned to be grateful for the earth, the sky, the waters and the wind. I found my gratitude in the feelings of freedom and joy that I felt when outdoors…when the formality of the family holiday dinners and the intensity of the family dynamics ended, and my siblings and I could go outdoors.</p>
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<p>Once Thanksgiving was over, and we entered the “holiday season,” my spirits plummeted. I have always wished that I could go to sleep the day after Thanksgiving and awaken the day after New Year’s! My heart could never reconcile with what’s become of the holidays. The meaning of the holiday somehow got submerged in the frenetic shopping ritual. It saddened me to see people spending more money than they had, creating stress for the entire year afterwards; children having far more than they needed, while others had nothing. I cherish the giving spirit, and how some people attend to others, giving time, money and gifts for those who are less fortunate.<br /> <br />Holidays can be a hard time for those who have suffered loss, are ill, feel alone, have difficult family situations, feel disconnected, or are in financial distress. Holidays can evoke feelings of sadness, isolation and pain in these and other difficult situations. Is there anything you can do to share with someone you know who may be suffering?<br /><br />How do you spend your holidays? Do you exhaust yourself focusing on the shopping and the angst of figuring out what to buy? Do you spend more than you intended, and find yourself overwhelmed with post-holiday debt? Do you find yourself wishing the holidays were over? Do you feel connected, or do you feel lonely during the holiday season? Do you do things with love and good spirit, or do you groan and complain and feel miserable as you become overly busy and pressured?<br /><br />How do you nurture yourself during the holidays? Do you take time for yourself to relax, to center, to regroup in between the tasks you feel you must accomplish? Are you able to find joy in a few moments of solitude, a warm bath or shower, time to read, listen to music, meditate, or simply sit and look out the window for a little while? Do you have patience with yourself and others, or do you get caught up in the frenetic energy in malls and other public places, without stopping to catch your breath? What is your holiday mode of operation? <br /><br />If you are searching for ways to relax, Health Journeys has many guided imagery offerings for healing, for balance, for mindfulness, for spiritual growth and relaxation. I’ve created five journeys: <strong><a href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/product_detail.aspx?id=243" target="_blank" title="Song of the Soul ">Song of the Soul</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=281" target="_blank" title="Healing Circle">Healing Circle</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=279" title="Gifts of Presence">Gifts of Presence</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=280" target="_blank" title="Dancing in the Light">Dancing in the Light</a></strong>, and <strong><a href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=514" target="_blank" title="Divine Alchemy">Divine Alchemy</a></strong>, which assist you in connecting with your deepest self for healing and inner freedom. Each journey was inspired, and has been designed and offered with love. Each one is a wonderful gift which can help others, as well. <br /><br />This year, there is a different energy. I hear people speaking thoughtfully about alternatives for the holidays…simpler, more down to earth celebrations, and conversations about generosity in the community and how to share joy with others. I see people recognizing that there is a world outside of themselves, and hear their desire to share gifts, from offerings of food, baked goods, and support, giving a neighbor rides to the store, or for medical appointments, or simply to get a housebound senior out for a ride in the Autumn leaves. This fills my heart with hope and joy for the holidays. The barriers are dissolving; the walls are coming down. The sense of Oneness is taking hold, and it is beautiful to behold. This is one of the precious gifts of the holiday season. <br /><br />The song, Imagine, by John Lennon, resonates in my heart. During this holiday season, I contemplate these verses, and offer them as possibilities for focusing on relationships, communication, freedom from all the possessions that sometimes weigh us down, and above all, the peace that is everlasting, which is the most precious gift of all.<br /> <br />“Imagine no possessions<br />I wonder if you can<br />No need for greed or hunger<br />A brotherhood of man<br />Imagine all the people<br />Sharing all the world<br /><br />You may say I'm a dreamer<br />But I'm not the only one<br />I hope someday you'll join us<br />And the world will live as one.”<br />John Lennon<br /><br />May your holidays be filled with all that is important to you. <br />Love and gratitude,<br /><br />Lynne Newman, M.P.S., Reiki Master Teacher<br />Spiritual Counselor/Healer</p></div>Lynne Newman - Walking Together On The Journey Of The Soul2013-03-11T14:39:03-04:002013-03-11T14:39:03-04:00http://blog.healthjourneys.com/health-journeys-contributors/lynne-newman-walking-together-on-the-journey-of-the-soul.htmlLynne Newmanraynbow@frontiernet.net<div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="http://blog.healthjourneys.com/media/k2/items/cache/13f34e2b533e12c6166f88368dcd8c07_S.jpg" alt="Lynne Newman - Walking Together On The Journey Of The Soul" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>It is a joy to connect in this new way, here at Health Journeys’ Blog, where we are offered an opportunity to know staff and interact with people who are drawn to our guided imagery offerings. This is especially important as we walk through incredibly powerful changing times. <br /><br />My passion is for assisting people on the journey of their souls, through life passages, experiences and the many profound things that happen within a human lifetime. Through the journey of my own soul, and deeply understanding the power of having another person witness and understand my story, and help me make sense of my life, when things seemed senseless, I found my purpose and my passion. I discovered and owned my dark side, and became aware too, of beautiful things about myself. I learned to forgive myself and others and to stop judging. Healing was deep and profound, and in the process, I discovered the poet within me, and learned about “exquisite sensitivity” in myself and others as they shared their life journeys with me. Each one that comes is my teacher. Each one that shares their heart and spirit is a gift. It is a privilege to be working in my passion.</p>
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<p>I’ve been a Counselor/Healer my whole life, as people naturally came and shared their stories with me. I became a Counselor/Healer, formally, in my 40’s, though, as I needed to do much clearing of my own first. I was one of the first therapists in our area to combine the holistic, mind, body, spirit approach to my counseling work. I am trained in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Reiki, and other energy healing techniques. Spirit Heart Center for Counseling, Healing and Heart is my private practice and I love going to “work” every day. <br /><br />I read Belleruth’s first book, <strong><a href="http://blog.healthjourneys.com/Staying%20Well%20With%20Guided%20Imagery%20by%20Belleruth%20Naparstek" target="_blank" title="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=31">Staying Well with Guided Imagery</a></strong>, many years ago. It moved me deeply when she spoke of the guides and light beings who gathered around to assist in healing. Hers was the first book that I read that brought in that imagery and my heart celebrated. For years I’d been aware of assistance and light from other places and other people became uncomfortable when I spoke of this. I wrote my first letter of gratitude to an author after reading her book because I knew that she knew!<br /><br />In the years to come, my connection to the unseen world expanded, and I was often called upon to “take dictation,” and write down what was flowing through my heart and head and share it in group emails and posts at different groups online. The messages were profound. I was then guided to create imagery as I was shown that the messages had to be shared with a wider audience. My first CD, <strong><a id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_DataList2_ctl01_OneProductControlview_hlDetails" href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=243&amp;mcid=&amp;catid=">Song of the Soul</a></strong>, was produced by Health Journeys and the feedback was wonderful. I was touched over and over again by people who felt inspired, comforted and awakened by listening to the CDs. The flow of creation continued, and <strong><a id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_DataList2_ctl02_OneProductControlview_hlDetails" href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=281&amp;mcid=&amp;catid=">Healing Circle</a></strong>, <strong><a id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_DataList2_ctl03_OneProductControlview_hlDetails" href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=279&amp;mcid=&amp;catid=">Gifts of Presence</a></strong>, <strong><a id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_DataList2_ctl00_OneProductControlview_hlDetails" href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=280&amp;mcid=&amp;catid=">Dancing in the Light</a></strong> and <strong><a id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_DataList2_ctl04_OneProductControlview_hlDetails" href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=514&amp;mcid=&amp;catid=">Divine Alchemy</a></strong> were created and produced by Health Journeys. A new CD has just flowed, about forgiveness, which is so needed in our lives. I am full of gratitude for Health Journeys and their willingness to produce this “out of the box,” imagery, and for the many people who have shared their stories with me after listening to the CDS. <br /><br />Guided Imagery offers people a chance to access, and immerse themselves in the subconscious, where deep healing and transformation can happen as old thoughts and beliefs are transformed into hope, possibility and positivity. Deep within our spirits we seek healing and relief from all suffering. What a powerful way to release, let go, relax and breathe, and be able to feel the changes in new ways! <br /><br />May all who read this know the beauty of your brightly burning inner light, and may you come to know that your light kindles lights of others. It is my hope that one day soon, we will only know light!</p>
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<h2>NO BOX FOR ME!<br /><br />Within the box I cannot breathe,<br />I cannot feel, I cannot see!<br />Within the box I cease to be<br />I am not whole, I am not me!<br /><br />I take a risk, <br />remove the lid<br />and when I peek,<br /> I'm glad I did!<br /><br />Born again, <br />to a whole new world…<br />I'm an out of the box<br />kind of girl! <br /><br />As the lid comes off, a world appears<br />I fly free with no more fears!<br />No longer bound to others' ways,<br />I can just be myself today!<br /><br />I AM A GIFT TO THE WORLD!<br /><br />Lynne Newman</h2></div><div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="http://blog.healthjourneys.com/media/k2/items/cache/13f34e2b533e12c6166f88368dcd8c07_S.jpg" alt="Lynne Newman - Walking Together On The Journey Of The Soul" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><p>It is a joy to connect in this new way, here at Health Journeys’ Blog, where we are offered an opportunity to know staff and interact with people who are drawn to our guided imagery offerings. This is especially important as we walk through incredibly powerful changing times. <br /><br />My passion is for assisting people on the journey of their souls, through life passages, experiences and the many profound things that happen within a human lifetime. Through the journey of my own soul, and deeply understanding the power of having another person witness and understand my story, and help me make sense of my life, when things seemed senseless, I found my purpose and my passion. I discovered and owned my dark side, and became aware too, of beautiful things about myself. I learned to forgive myself and others and to stop judging. Healing was deep and profound, and in the process, I discovered the poet within me, and learned about “exquisite sensitivity” in myself and others as they shared their life journeys with me. Each one that comes is my teacher. Each one that shares their heart and spirit is a gift. It is a privilege to be working in my passion.</p>
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<p>I’ve been a Counselor/Healer my whole life, as people naturally came and shared their stories with me. I became a Counselor/Healer, formally, in my 40’s, though, as I needed to do much clearing of my own first. I was one of the first therapists in our area to combine the holistic, mind, body, spirit approach to my counseling work. I am trained in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Reiki, and other energy healing techniques. Spirit Heart Center for Counseling, Healing and Heart is my private practice and I love going to “work” every day. <br /><br />I read Belleruth’s first book, <strong><a href="http://blog.healthjourneys.com/Staying%20Well%20With%20Guided%20Imagery%20by%20Belleruth%20Naparstek" target="_blank" title="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=31">Staying Well with Guided Imagery</a></strong>, many years ago. It moved me deeply when she spoke of the guides and light beings who gathered around to assist in healing. Hers was the first book that I read that brought in that imagery and my heart celebrated. For years I’d been aware of assistance and light from other places and other people became uncomfortable when I spoke of this. I wrote my first letter of gratitude to an author after reading her book because I knew that she knew!<br /><br />In the years to come, my connection to the unseen world expanded, and I was often called upon to “take dictation,” and write down what was flowing through my heart and head and share it in group emails and posts at different groups online. The messages were profound. I was then guided to create imagery as I was shown that the messages had to be shared with a wider audience. My first CD, <strong><a id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_DataList2_ctl01_OneProductControlview_hlDetails" href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=243&amp;mcid=&amp;catid=">Song of the Soul</a></strong>, was produced by Health Journeys and the feedback was wonderful. I was touched over and over again by people who felt inspired, comforted and awakened by listening to the CDs. The flow of creation continued, and <strong><a id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_DataList2_ctl02_OneProductControlview_hlDetails" href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=281&amp;mcid=&amp;catid=">Healing Circle</a></strong>, <strong><a id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_DataList2_ctl03_OneProductControlview_hlDetails" href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=279&amp;mcid=&amp;catid=">Gifts of Presence</a></strong>, <strong><a id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_DataList2_ctl00_OneProductControlview_hlDetails" href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=280&amp;mcid=&amp;catid=">Dancing in the Light</a></strong> and <strong><a id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_DataList2_ctl04_OneProductControlview_hlDetails" href="http://www.healthjourneys.com/Product_Detail.aspx?id=514&amp;mcid=&amp;catid=">Divine Alchemy</a></strong> were created and produced by Health Journeys. A new CD has just flowed, about forgiveness, which is so needed in our lives. I am full of gratitude for Health Journeys and their willingness to produce this “out of the box,” imagery, and for the many people who have shared their stories with me after listening to the CDS. <br /><br />Guided Imagery offers people a chance to access, and immerse themselves in the subconscious, where deep healing and transformation can happen as old thoughts and beliefs are transformed into hope, possibility and positivity. Deep within our spirits we seek healing and relief from all suffering. What a powerful way to release, let go, relax and breathe, and be able to feel the changes in new ways! <br /><br />May all who read this know the beauty of your brightly burning inner light, and may you come to know that your light kindles lights of others. It is my hope that one day soon, we will only know light!</p>
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<h2>NO BOX FOR ME!<br /><br />Within the box I cannot breathe,<br />I cannot feel, I cannot see!<br />Within the box I cease to be<br />I am not whole, I am not me!<br /><br />I take a risk, <br />remove the lid<br />and when I peek,<br /> I'm glad I did!<br /><br />Born again, <br />to a whole new world…<br />I'm an out of the box<br />kind of girl! <br /><br />As the lid comes off, a world appears<br />I fly free with no more fears!<br />No longer bound to others' ways,<br />I can just be myself today!<br /><br />I AM A GIFT TO THE WORLD!<br /><br />Lynne Newman</h2></div>